DIY: Make Your Own Pulk Sled Ashley Brown|January 31, 2018 From a four-season tent to a warmer sleeping bag, the equipment required to enjoy winter camping can add up, both in bulk and weight. A pulk sled that glides along behind you makes transporting all that extra gear much easier. Learn how to make your own pulk sled.
Warren Miller Forever Changed the World of Skiing REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Generations of skiers grew up going to Warren Miller movies at the start of each winter season, and it became a rite of passage for skiers and their families. So when Miller died on Wednesday night, at home in Orcas Island, Washington, at the age of 93, the news impacted skiers of all ages.
The Love Story of Joe and Mikki Zuiches Megan Michelson|January 24, 2018 Squaw Valley ski patroller Joe Zuiches died tragically and too soon, survived by his beloved wife, Mikki, and infant son. But that is not his whole story. This is the story of a love that ran so deeply, so intensely, that even in Joe’s absence, that love still carries his wife and child through each day.
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Skiers and Snowboarders Megan Michelson|January 2, 2018 A new year is upon us. To help inspire your winter missions, we’ve come up with 10 ideas for bucket-list goals for 2018. (Sticking to them is up to you.)
Meet Mario Molina, the new executive director of Protect Our Winters Megan Michelson|December 21, 2017 Molina discusses his goals at POW, why he thinks climate change should be the outdoor industry’s next big issue, and the future of ski resorts.
11 Things to Know Before You Head into the Backcountry Megan Michelson|December 14, 2017 Avalanche instructor and heli-ski guide Lel Tone shares 11 tips every skier or rider should know to help them make good decisions in the backcountry.
The Nature Fix: Why We’re Hardwired for Adventure Florence Williams|December 6, 2017 Florence Williams explains why the thirst for new, exciting experiences is part of our DNA, and how adventuring can be powerful for our psyches.
Semi-Rad: An Ode to Ski Resort Food Courts Brendan Leonard|November 29, 2017 Maybe you’ve had one of those ski days: 7 inches of powder, very little wind, mild temperatures and a somehow uncrowded mountain where you’r...
An Abbreviated History of Modern Ski Technology Megan Michelson|November 22, 2017 Skis have changed immensely over the last 150 years. Here’s a look back—and a glimpse at what’s coming next. Ski technology these days se...
Blizzard and Tecnica are changing how women’s ski gear is designed Megan Michelson|November 1, 2017 Ski companies are starting to ask real women what they want out of their equipment. Learn more about Blizzard and Tecnica's Women to Women initiative.
With Annelise Loevlie at the Helm, Icelantic is Thriving Leslie Hittmeier|November 1, 2017 After lifting the Colorado ski company out of financial turmoil, the Icelantic CEO is focusing on building community, getting people outside...
I’ll Always Give Up a Powder Day to Go Skiing with My Kids Rachel Walker|October 18, 2017 How one skier's relationship with the sport evolved over the course of her adult life—and how it shaped her perspective, marriage and priori...